How Many Swimming Events in 2024 Olympics?

By Sarah Miller · November 10, 2040

There are 37 swimming events in the Paris 2024 Olympics, including 18 men's, 18 women's, and 1 mixed event, held in a 50-meter long course pool.

Overview of Olympic Swimming at Paris 2024

The swimming competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris features a total of 37 medal events, making it one of the largest disciplines in terms of events and athlete participation. These events span freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and relays, with equal gender representation across individual and team races.

Breakdown of Swimming Events by Discipline

Freestyle: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m (women), 1500m (men)
Backstroke: 100m, 200m
Breaststroke: 100m, 200m
Butterfly: 100m, 200m
Individual Medley: 200m, 400m
Relays: 4×100m freestyle, 4×200m freestyle, 4×100m medley
Mixed: 4×100m medley relay

Event Schedule and Format

All swimming events follow a three-round structure: heats, semifinals (for 100m and shorter events), and finals. Longer distance events (800m and 1500m) go straight from heats to finals based on times. The competition takes place over eight consecutive days at the Paris Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis.

Key Changes Since Tokyo 2020

The most notable update for Paris 2024 is the inclusion of the men’s 800m freestyle and women’s 1500m freestyle as standard events, which were introduced in Tokyo but now fully integrated into the program. This adjustment ensures parity in long-distance freestyle events between genders.

Event	Men	Women	Mixed
50m Freestyle	✓	✓
100m Freestyle	✓	✓
200m Freestyle	✓	✓
400m Freestyle	✓	✓
800m Freestyle		✓
1500m Freestyle	✓
100m Backstroke	✓	✓
200m Backstroke	✓	✓
100m Breaststroke	✓	✓
200m Breaststroke	✓	✓
100m Butterfly	✓	✓
200m Butterfly	✓	✓
200m IM	✓	✓
400m IM	✓	✓
4×100m Freestyle Relay	✓	✓
4×200m Freestyle Relay	✓	✓
4×100m Medley Relay	✓	✓	✓

Table data source:Olympics.com, World Aquatics

The table confirms full gender equity in individual strokes and medleys, with both men and women competing in identical stroke-based events. The only mixed event is the 4×100m medley relay, promoting team diversity. The expanded distance events reflect ongoing efforts to balance competitive opportunities across genders.

Top Athletes to Watch in Paris 2024

Swimming stars such as Caeleb Dressel (USA), Adam Peaty (GBR), Katie Ledecky (USA), Ariarne Titmus (AUS), and Leon Marchand (FRA) are expected to dominate headlines. With new events and tighter competition, records may be challenged across multiple disciplines, especially in the 1500m and 800m freestyle events where depth has increased globally.

Frequently Asked Questions About Olympic Swimming 2024

How many swimming events are there in the 2024 Olympics?

There are 37 swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics: 18 for men, 18 for women, and 1 mixed relay event.

Are there equal numbers of men’s and women’s swimming events?

Yes, there are 18 men’s and 18 women’s events, plus one mixed relay, ensuring near-total gender parity in the swimming program.

What is the mixed swimming event in the 2024 Olympics?

The only mixed swimming event is the 4×100m medley relay, where teams consist of two men and two women, with strategic stroke and gender ordering.

When will the swimming events take place in Paris 2024?

Swimming competitions are scheduled from July 27 to August 4, 2024, at the Paris Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis.

Which new events were added to Olympic swimming in 2024?

No entirely new events were added in 2024, but the men’s 800m freestyle and women’s 1500m freestyle—introduced in Tokyo 2020—are now permanent fixtures, completing gender equity in distance freestyle.